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Proverbs 18
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain
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Proverbs 18 — OverviewProverbs 18 · Little Bible — for children and parentsProverbs 18 is a chapter about the power of words, the danger of foolishness, and the safety found in God. It warns repeatedly that a fool's mouth brings destruction — through arguing, gossiping, and speaking without…Proverbs 18:1Proverbs 18:1 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe original here is difficult, and differently understood. 1. Some
take it as a rebuke to an affected singularity. When men take a pride
in separating themselves from the sentiments and society of others, in…Proverbs 18:1Proverbs 18:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThis is a difficult verse, and has obtained various interpretations. The Authorized Version gives, Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom; i.e. a man who has an earnest…Proverbs 18:1-9Proverbs 18:1-9 · The Pulpit CommentaryUnsocial vices
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I. MISANTHROPY. (Proverbs 18:1.) If this verse be more correctly rendered, this is the meaning yielded. From a diseased feeling the man turns aside to…Proverbs 18:1-24Proverbs 18:1-24 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONProverbs 18:1Proverbs 18:1 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeThrough: etc. or, He that separateth himself seeketh, according to his desire and intermeddleth in every business. Exodus 33:16; Zechariah 7:3; Romans 1:1; 2 Corinthians 6:17; Jude 1:19
seeketh: Proverbs 2:1-6; Matthew…